The Role of International Travel in the Spread of Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

ConclusionsOur review of the current literature suggests that international travel plays a significant role in the transmission of MRSA, potentially contributing to the replacement of existing endemic MRSA with fitter and more transmissible strains. Therefore, selective and targeted screening of travelers with risk factors for MRSA colonization may be beneficial. Healthcare professionals and patients should be considered for screening if they were to return from endemic areas, with the former group decolonized before returning to patient care work, in order to reduce the transmission of MRSA to vulnerable patient populations.
Source: Journal of Travel Medicine - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research